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It was posited that a restricted range of scores could possibly explain RC3's lack of
apparent convergent validity. Yet, closer examination revealed a normal distribution of scores,
with skew and kurtosis within normal limits (Skew = .64, Kurtosis = -.40). Moreover, 11
adolescents (16.7%) demonstrated clinically elevated scores. Thus, it is not clear why RC3 did
not demonstrate any demonstrable convergent validity.
Table 7
Substantial Correlations (> .35) of MMPI-A-RF RC Scales with K-SADS-PL Diagnostic Section
Scores
K-SADS-PL Diagnostic Section
Internalizing Externalizing
MDD Mania SCZ Panic GAD PTSD ODD CD ALC DRG ADHD
RCd .76 .44 .64
RC1 .45 .45 .47 .42
RC2 .36 .36
RC3
RC4 .56 .72 .65 .75
RC6 .38
RC7 .55 .45 .64
RC8 .59
RC9
Note: Large correlations (> .53) are bolded. RCd = Demoralization; RC1 = Somatic Complaints; RC2 = Low
Positive Emotions; RC3 = Cynicism; RC4 = Antisocial Behavior; RC6 = Ideas of Persecution; RC7 = Dysfunctional
Negative Emotions; RC8 = Aberrant Experiences; RC9 = Hypomanic Activation; MDD = Major Depressive
Disorder; SCZ = Schizophrenia/Psychosis; GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder; PTSD = Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder; ODD = Oppositional Defiant Disorder; CD = Conduct Disorder; ALC = Alcohol Use Disorder; DRG =
Substance Use Disorder; ADHD = Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Internalizing symptomatology was identified by a broad pattern of MMPI-A-RF RC
scales (see Table 7). Specifically, RCd, RC1, RC2, and RC7 appeared to be most associated with
K-SADS-PL disorders of an internalizing nature. Although these scales all demonstrated51
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Sharf, Allyson J. External Validation of the MMPI-A-RF with Youth with Mental Health Needs: A Systematic Examination of Symptom-Based Correlates and Interpretive Statements, dissertation, August 2019; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1538766/m1/58/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .